BMW 3: Operating materials
BMW 3 Series G20 (2018-2026) Owners Manual / Operating materials
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Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold start
Engine oil
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after
refueling by taking a detailed measurem
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Information about suitable additives
is available from a dealer's s
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Valve gear
VANOS
VANOS unit B46 engine and B46TU/B48TU engines
VANOS B46 engine
VANOS B46TU and B48TU engine
Following the changeover from a two-part chain drive to a single-part chain
drive, the camshaft
sprockets on the VANOS now have 46 teeth instead of the previous 36 teeth. To
compensate for the
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Automatic deactivation of
the front-seat passenger
airbags
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger's
side are activated or deactivated.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front passenger
seat, refer to the safety inform
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